Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Former NBA star Dwight Howard selling Atlanta mansion
Former NBA star Dwight Howard has listed his 32,000-square-foot Suwanee estate, known as Rose Hill Estate, for $11.25 million.
Former NBA star Dwight Howard has listed his 32,000-square-foot Suwanee estate, known as Rose Hill Estate, for $11.25 million.
Housing affordability improved in half of the largest US markets last year; see the list
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
Home affordability slightly improved in 2024, with Texas metros seeing the most gains.
How extreme weather, high home prices could affect the 2025 housing market
The U.S. housing market has been hit hard by extreme weather at the start of the new year, in addition to the rising cost of homes.
The U.S. housing market has been hit hard by extreme weather at the start of the new year, in addition to the rising cost of homes.
Home appraisal: What's your home really worth?
Whether buying, selling, or refinancing your home, the appraisal process is a critical step.
Whether buying, selling, or refinancing your home, the appraisal process is a critical step.
Dripping faucets when cold: How to prepare for this Arctic blast in Georgia
Dangerously cold temperatures arrived in north Georgia on Monday, not just ushering in the chance of snow, but also the threat of frozen pipes and pipe bursts
Dangerously cold temperatures arrived in north Georgia on Monday, not just ushering in the chance of snow, but also the threat of frozen pipes and pipe bursts
These are the best-performing cities in America, report says
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
Nearly half of people considering moving cite political climate as reason
Forty percent of people were hoping to move in 2025, according to a LendingTree survey.
Forty percent of people were hoping to move in 2025, according to a LendingTree survey.
North Dakota's governor wants to eliminate property taxes; here's how it could work
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has proposed a plan to phase out property taxes for primary residences, leveraging the state’s oil revenue.
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has proposed a plan to phase out property taxes for primary residences, leveraging the state’s oil revenue.
The best markets for 1st-time homebuyers in 2025
Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.
Realtor.com shared its top 10 cities for first-time homebuyers and based its data on several factors, including affordability, a strong local economy, and a return on investment.
Atlanta winter weather: Pipe bursts and what to do about it
As the temperatures continue to drop, there's also the risk of frozen and bursting pipes.
As the temperatures continue to drop, there's also the risk of frozen and bursting pipes.
6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Atlanta winter weather: How to prep your driveway for ice, snow
The potential for snow and ice in Georgia this weekend is getting stronger and stronger with each FOX 5 Storm Team forecast. Still, many Georgians who have to commute to work or handle other responsibilities will have to brave the inclement weather. The first road block will be getting out of your driveway.
The potential for snow and ice in Georgia this weekend is getting stronger and stronger with each FOX 5 Storm Team forecast. Still, many Georgians who have to commute to work or handle other responsibilities will have to brave the inclement weather. The first road block will be getting out of your driveway.
DOJ sues major landlords, including Cortland in Atlanta, for price fixing
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), alongside several state attorneys general, has filed an amended antitrust complaint against RealPage and six of the nation’s largest landlords.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), alongside several state attorneys general, has filed an amended antitrust complaint against RealPage and six of the nation’s largest landlords.
These will be the hottest housing markets of 2025, according to Zillow
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
With steep competition to find a home in the new year, these cities offer affordable options for buyers in the housing market.
These were the most expensive homes sold in 2024, according to Redfin
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.
The U.S. real estate market has another year in the books after 2024 came to a close, and Redfin identified homes that had the heftiest sale prices last year.
Housing supply jumps to 4-year high – but it's not all great news
America's housing shortage appears to be easing, but a major reason for the increase in supply provides little comfort.
America's housing shortage appears to be easing, but a major reason for the increase in supply provides little comfort.
Here are the cities where renters stay put the longest: Report
Baby boomers tended to stay in one place the longest compared to Gen Z renters who on average live in one spot for less than a year.
Baby boomers tended to stay in one place the longest compared to Gen Z renters who on average live in one spot for less than a year.
Mortgage rates rise for second straight week, highest since July
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
The highest mortgage rate this year was at the beginning of May.
Wanna get away? See the top vacation home markets of the year
Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.
Several locales offer consumers quality options when it comes to finding the ideal vacation home, and here’s the community that topped this year’s list.

















